Out of Vancouver, Jason Glatt of Suicidal Cycles built this bike for his friend Dave who let him do pretty much what he wanted. Result is this long sled with build in-house frame & sheet metal, a part HD/part S&S Flathead Power engine, a Pro-Fab transmission brake […]
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The Knuckle Baby By Suicidal Cycles
Published by November 27th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.John Parham. A Rag To Riches Story.
Published by November 26th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Painters.“It takes 20 years to be an overnight success”. It’s what John Parham, owner of J&P Cycles, could tell you if you meet him today. And it’s what he told me 10 years ago (just change the number). J&P Cycles is, since quite a few years, the undisputed largest aftermarket motorcycle parts retailer in the […]
Viper positions itself as a designer and manufacturer of motorcycles for affluent enthusiasts seeking uncompromising performance and cutting edge technology, with over 80% of a Viper created with parts manufactured by Viper for Viper, right down to the wiring harness. Ok, Viper. I heard you. But when you state that “Viper motorcycles are real customs” […]
During Biketoberfest Boardwalk Show I stumbled on this little gem in white, red and black built by Zsolt Muller of Hungary’s Muce Choppers. Evidently, the inspiration is coming from the Salt Flat racers of the 50’s & 60’s. The one-off frame uses the engine as a stress member, a black coated 1991 rebuilt Sportster engine. The curved pipes are stainless […]
Harley-Davidson And Buell New Financing Scheme
Published by November 21st, 2007 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Until the end of December, buy a Harley-Davidson or Buell and get a three-month deferred Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) scheme on all of their 07-08 models. Of course the package is designed to make the company’s motorcycles more accessible and affordable to a wider scope of riders. It’s quite unusual to offer such an incentive […]
Turkey Day. Thank you For Your Funny Emails.
Published by November 20th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In keeping with the holiday theme of giving thanks, I want to thank all those who, involuntarily, send me funny emails all year long. Below a few I want to share with you. 1- Question: Who may I contact in regards to a corporate charitable donation? Reply: Cyril Huze doesn’t know how much you want […]
Spade Velocity Stack In Stock Again
Published by November 20th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.I designed this velocity stack to look cool on many styles of bikes, retro or high tech. But it seems that you don’t want to wait when we run in back order. This post to tell you that they are in stock again for both CV & S&S Carburetors E or G. Machined from a solid block of 6061 […]
Daytona 2nd Builders Breakfast Is March 4th, 2008
Published by November 20th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It will be held at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Harley in Ormond Beach during Bike Week. Again in 2008 the Daytona event will benefit Boggy Creek Camp for Seriously Ill Children. Join the most recognized Builders for a casual breakfast and lively auction. Like during the 2007 event, the auction will feature one of a kind […]
Baker Drivetrain Goes In Reverse
Published by November 18th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Do trikes need a reverse? Yes. Lehman just announced an agreement with Baker Drivetrain. The Lehman trikes will use a new Baker F6R reverse to modify the original Harley-Davidson 6-speed transmission At this time, Harley-Davidson Dyna (06-08) and and FL & Softails (07-08) are the only trikes which will be available with Baker reverse system. […]
Back To The Future. Odyssey Girder..
Published by November 15th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Take the old and legendary girder front end. Keep its spirit but make it as high tech as possible by using the best of modern technology to machine it out 7075 T6 billet aluminum. Don’t count the number of CNC hours and if you have vision & talent you will arrive to this massive beauty. […]
I have to tell you the truth. When Ridley appeared on the motorcycle scene, I was belonging to the group of those who classified their bikes as made for novices and women. Then, 3 years ago during Bike Week, I had the chance to ride one through the Daytona Bike Week traffic. And I enjoyed […]
Liquidation Auction At Ultra Motorcycle Company
Published by November 13th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In a document I received today, Ultra Motorcycle Company states that it is reducing manufacturing operations and moving its assembly location. And they offer a liquidation auction of their equipment (frame shop, fabrication machine tools, paint and motor shop), unsold bikes (from 2005 to 2007) and chassis with no minimum and no reserve with bids […]
Asuza California, November 8th, 2007. Picture taken by "Sheriff" from Sheriff Media Group Sweden
Sara Liberte Releases New Additions to her Photographic Series
Published by November 7th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Sara Liberte just released 4 new Images to be included in her Photographic series called ”Builder and Machine” focusing on portraits of craftsmen of our industry. The new line up includes motorcycle builders Jim Nasi, Jerry Covington, Rick Fairless and automotive builder Jimmy Shine featured here to illustrate this post Her particular technique, that she […]
Gold Digger Chopper By Jesse James
Published by November 6th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Here one chopper I like very much by WCC Jesse James. Frame: Greg Newton Up 1969. Fork: John Harman Girder. Motor: Accurate Engineering built by Aki at WCC. Transmission: 5-speed kicker by Miller, Germany. Whhels: Rear Sun, Front DID ribbed. Pipes: Jese James. Oil tank: Out of Bob […]
Biketoberfest Rat’s Hole Show Winners
Published by November 3rd, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Hey, guys. I am busy and I don’t have more time to list all winners. Only the 1st place in each class:. Sportster Custom Class: Steve Ertle.. Sportster Radical Class: Exotic Choppers. Street Racer Class: A1 Cycles. Most Unusual Class: Mark Kundrat. Three Wheeler Class: Terry Stonehocker. 1 cc To 250 cc Class: Cody Cihak. 251 cc To 650 cc Class: […]
The New Bagger Trend. Convertible, Long, Low, Lean & Mean.
Published by November 1st, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I just wrote a magazine article about the new radical bagger trend. When I stumbled on this black beauty during a bike show at Daytona Biketoberfest, I thought that it was the perfect illustration of what I was writing about. Beyond customized Harley & Metric dressers, a bagger built from […]
Bikers Handbook By Jay Barbieri
Published by October 31st, 2007 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.I know pretty well Jay Barbieri who interviewed me many times for his TV show “American Thunder” on Speed Channel. So, when Motorbooks sent me his new book, it was my time to learn what he had to say to me and to you. First, Jay is not only a TV producer traveling from shows […]
Billy Lane Trial. Judge Authorizes Release Of His Medical Files.
Published by October 30th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Again, don’t ask me and don’t expect that I make personal comments regarding the trial of Billy Lane. I made only one statement at the time of the accident and will not make any until the end of the trial. Many website owners make on purpose (or provoke) inflammatory statements with the only objective to build traffic to […]
The Return Of Indian Motorcycles. Just Another Fashion Statement?
Published by October 30th, 2007 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.The production of Indian Motorcycles at a manufacturing plant near Charlotte, NC has been postponed to mid-2008. No official explanation provided to me. Can the brand created in 1901 make a comeback? The only thing I know for sure is that the new company (Stellican from London who bought all Indian trademarks) has asked Serge Miska, president […]
Brass Monkey By Central Florida Choppers
Published by October 30th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A new short chopper by Central Florida Choppers out of Orlando. Larry Penningtom gave me the basic tech sheet. A . Midwest frame (4" out, 2" up, 34-degree rake), a powerplant Ultima bruto 131 cubic inch, a twisted Springer from Jery Springer, LSD 5-speed transmission from Roadmax, hand controls from GMA, foot controls from Deviant, a […]
Easyriders Magazine Is Changing Its Content
Published by October 29th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Change of market conditions equals change of content. Easyriders Magazine is steering away from the very high dollars bikes and will now publish more average bikes. You know, the ones that some of you (with or without the help of a couple of friends or the help of your local shop) could build in your […]
Custom Builders Race Each Other For The Speed Channel TV Show Pinks
Published by October 28th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If you don’t belong to the 2 million viewers who watch every week the show Pinks on the Speed Channel, let me first explain to you. Using the setting of a classic 1950’s drag race, Pinks makes contestants race in a best of 3 out of 5 format with the loser handing over the title […]
Bobbers Versus Choppers By Sugar Bear
Published by October 27th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.“Sugar Bear” opened his shop in Los Angeles in 1971. His intent at that time, as now, was to produce street rideable Choppers and products, not show creations. Because it was evident that a quality Springer was needed to reflect his customers’ desires for the long look, “Sugar Bear” started to build Springer front ends […]
When I asked Carl Hanlon from Guilty Customs to tell me about his latest bike called “Errant”, he sent me the presentation below. I let you enjoy his biker poetry “Definition: Straying from accepted standards"; Wayward, Sinful, Naughty, Delinquent, Badly Behaved. Guilty Customs built this low-strung classic chopper to place you where the scenery becomes […]
The concept is original. This book publishes the old and recent writings on Harley-Davidson and its unique mystique. Writers are professionals and personalities that are part of the legend, from Hunter S. Thompson to Sonny Barger. They are the tales of the company birth, the rise of the biker outlaw legend, and the modern-day revival […]
